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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 383.29, 528.93 and 208.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 383.29, 528.93 and 208.63 is: 287.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    383.29 : 528.93 = 208.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    383.29/528.93 = 208.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    383.29x = 528.93 × 208.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    383.29x = 110,350.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,350.67/383.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.90

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